World Toilet Day

In a world reshaped by rising climate pressures, urban growth, and inequality, safe sanitation remains a cornerstone of public health and human dignity. The humble toilet is an icon of progress – preventing disease, protecting the environment, and preserving dignity and opportunity. Without safe sanitation, sustainable development falters. Contaminated water can spread diarrhoeal illnesses, which kill over 1,000 children a day. Untreated human waste pollutes ecosystems and fuels greenhouse gas emissions. And for millions of women and girls, the lack of a secure toilet means missed work and school. In the past decade, 1.2 billion people gained access to safe sanitation. But 3.4 billion are still at risk –– marginalized by geography, income, or disability. Meanwhile, climate change and ageing infrastructure are straining waste systems. This World Toilet Day, it’s time to speed up access to future-ready toilets that are accessible, climate-resilient, low-emission; and well-funded. The toi...

Sanitation in a Changing World is the theme of this year’s World Toilet Day and a stark reminder that while our world is impacted by rising climate risks, the need for safe sanitation never changes. Globally, the climate crisis risks rolling back hard-won progress on safely managed sanitation for millions of children, preventing them from living a life of health, dignity, and opportunity. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods and droughts can overwhelm sanitation systems, leaving communities vulnerable to diseases and struggling to maintain even basic sanitation services. The good news is that we have solutions. As the co-founder and leader of the Climate Resilient Sanitation Coalition, UNICEF and key partners are working with Governments and communities around the world to accelerate progress on safe sanitation that can withstand climate shocks. On this World Toilet Day, UNICEF is calling for stronger investment in climate-resilient sanitation — systems designed to endure extr...

Happy World Toilet Day. From time to time throughout human history, despite how much world has changed, the need for safely managed sanitation has always remained. Humans need safe sanitation, and in this case… toilets – to sustain their lives and livelihoods. It is not something we can ever take for granted. Unfortunately, even as global progress on access to safe sanitation continues to grow, billions of people still face daily challenges in accessing toilet. Women and girls are most affected with the absence of safe sanitation. The pursuit to ensure sanitation for all is a collective fight for humanity’s future. We have seen time and again how the lack of access to safely managed sanitation leads to outbreaks of disease, environmental degradation, and even economic hardship. Our changing world presents new challenges. Disasters, climate change, and prolonged humanitarian emergencies are among the present challenges that limits access to safe sanitation. But beyond just challenges – ...

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La Journée mondiale des toilettes 2025 met l'accent sur « l'assainissement dans un monde en mutation » avec le slogan : « Nous aurons toujours besoin de toilettes ». Quoi qu'il arrive, une chose restera constante : notre besoin d'un assainissement sûr. Aujourd'hui, des milliards de personnes vivent encore sans toilettes sûres, les plus pauvres, notamment les femmes et les filles, étant les plus touchées. Le vieillissement des infrastructures, le changement climatique et l'insuffisance des investissements accentuent la pression sur les systèmes d'assainissement. Cette campagne souligne la nécessité de disposer de toilettes adaptées à l'avenir : accessibles, résilientes face au changement climatique, à faibles émissions et bénéficiant de systèmes et d'investissements solides. L'accès à l'assainissement est un droit humain fondamental, essentiel à la protection de la santé et de l'environnement, et garant d'un développement durable. 202...

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FAO: An overview of FAO's initiatives to implement Sanitation Safety Plans in countries like Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, and Libya , aiming to manage health risks associated with wastewater reuse.  ILO: The story of Shafique Massih, a sewer worker in Lahore, Pakistan, whose daily life is fullof dangers as he works to provide an essential service .  ILO: This blog delves into the often-overlooked labour force responsible for wastewatertreatment , discussing conditions, challenges, and the critical role these workers play in achieving sustainable development.  UNESCAP: This blog highlights how rising global temperatures are accelerating glacier meltin the ‘Third Pole’ region , threatening water security and increasing the risk of floods and landslides.  UNFPA: This story highlights the empowerment of women sanitation workers in India , showcasing initiatives that provide them with better working conditions, safety measures, and recognition for their crucial role in p...

  • World Toilet Day is held every year on 19 November. It has been an annual United Nations Observance since 2013. • World Toilet Day raises awareness of the 3.4 billion people living without access to safe toilets. • World Toilet Day is about accelerating action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): water and sanitation for all by 2030.  • The World Toilet Day global campaign, coordinated by UN-Water, is live at www.worldtoiletday.org and on social media with the hashtag #WorldToiletDay. Individuals, organizations, governments, companies and schools around the world take part online and through real-life events.  • World Toilet Day celebrates a different theme each year, proposed by UN-Water – the United Nations’ coordination mechanism on water and sanitation. Explore past themes here

  Learn :  • Explore the theme, get involved, and read stories fromaround the world .  • Find out how sanitation is connected to key issues, includingclimate change, peace, health, food and energy .  • UN-Water SDG 6 Data Portal : How many people have access to a toilet in your country, and how does it compare to other places in the world?  Share :  • Campaign resources : Use the hashtag #WorldToiletDay. Share social media posts and videos, and download social media banners, posters, branded materials and logos on the campaign Trello board .  • Get in touch: Are you already working in a field related to sanitation, particularly innovation and climate resilience, and would like to get involved in the campaign? Send us an email to campaigns@unwater.org.  • Water Action Agenda : Make a commitment, or browse over 800 commitments made by governments, civil society and other stakeholders to accelerate progress on water and sanitation here.  Act : ...

  This year's  campaign – ‘We’ll Always Need the Toilet’  – calls for action to protect and expand access to sanitation in the face of mounting challenges: ageing infrastructure, rising demand, low investment, and the impact of climate change. Learning resources :  WHO Academy course: For a heathier world – safely managed sanitation.   WHO Academy course: Safely Managed Onsite Sanitation (SMOSS): Why It Matters and How We Monitor It (due in August)  WHO Academy course: Technical Training on SMOSS Data Collection, Analysis and Use (due in October)  WHO: Sanitation Safety Planning – Learning Hub . Publications and content:  FAO: Mainstreaming gender in national drought plans, national action plans and nationalpolicies . GCF: Practical guidelines for designing climate-resilient sanitation projects .  SuSanA: Climate Resilient Sanitation Coalition.   Toilet Board Coalition. “ Meet Entrepreneurial Solutions for Sanitation and Water ”.  U...

   “ In a changing world, one thing is constant: we’ll always need the toilet. No matter what lies ahead, we will always rely on sanitation to protect us from diseases and keep our environment clean. Today, billions of people still live without a safe toilet — with the poorest, especially women and girls, worst affected. ”  • A “safe toilet” is shorthand for ‘safely managed sanitation’ , which means a toilet that is not shared with other households, that either treats or disposes of human waste on site, stores it safely to be emptied and treated off site, or connects to a functioning sewer and treatment plant. • Sanitation is a human right – entitling everyone to affordable and accessible sanitation services, in all spheres of life. • Inadequate sanitation lets human waste and wastewater contaminate the environment, especially in densely populated areas. Children are particularly vulnerable to diseases, such as cholera, which are spread by exposure to untreated waste. • ...

  “As time goes by, the pressure on sanitation is only increasing. Across the world, ageing infrastructure is failing. Investment hasn’t kept pace with demand. And climate change is reshaping our world — with glaciers melting, weather worsening, and sea levels rising.”  • Ageing sanitation infrastructure is failing in many parts of the world. Systems built decades ago are breaking down under pressure from growing demand and extreme weather. • Climate change is making water more scarce and unpredictable . Glaciers, ice caps and snow fields are rapidly disappearing. Volatility of meltwater flows can affect the regulation of freshwater resources for vast numbers of people in lowland areas, disrupting and damaging sanitation services. • Increased flooding and rising sea levels can inundate and damage sanitation infrastructure , such as toilets, sewerage and wastewater treatment facilities, contaminating land, water resources and local ecosystems with faecal matter. • Poorly mana...

  “We urgently need to invest in ‘future-ready’ sanitation today. Together, we must ensure toilets are: accessible to all; resilient to floods, droughts and other climate shocks; minimize greenhouse gas emissions; and, are supported by strong systems and sustained investment.”  • Safely managed sanitation is essential for a resilient and more sustainable society, and drives progress across the 2030 Agenda, particularly in health, gender equality, livelihoods and environmental protection. • Sanitation services must be resilient to climate-related disasters – able to withstand and be sustained during and after these events or recover quickly to protect public health. • Safely managed sanitation, including safely reusing treated wastewater as a source of water, nutrients and energy, is critical to reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems, and building a circular economy. • Local and national authorities should allocate and increase sustained funding to sanitation and include...

On November 19th , the celebration  World Toilet Day 2025  will focus on 'sanitation in a changing world' with the tagline: ‘We’ll always need the toilet’. No matter what lies ahead, one thing will stay constant – our need for safe sanitation. Today, billions still live without a safe toile t, with the poorest, especially women and girls, most affected. Ageing infrastructure, climate change, and insufficient investment are increasing pressure on sanitation systems. The campaign will highlight the need for future-ready toilets that are accessible, climate-resilient, low-emission, and supported by strong systems and investment .  Access to sanitation is a human right – essential for protecting health, the environment, and enabling sustainable development. Get the ACTIVATION KIT in Arabic , Chinese , English , French , Russian and Spanish . BRANDED MATERIALS , such as postcards, social media stickers and toilet seat for photo booth. CAMPAIGN ANIMATION (coming soon). CAMP...